The Florida Department of Health in Wakulla County provides services to control and prevent infectious diseases. These services and programs follow disease trends, investigate any possible disease instances or outbreaks, provide testing and treatment, and offer preventive services and education.
Diseases and Conditions
Identify and understand the risk, transmission, symptoms, and treatments.
Disease Reporting Information
Health care and laboratory providers are required to report conditions of public health importance to the Florida Department of Heath.
Influenza Surveillance Reports
Influenza, or flu, is a respiratory infection caused by a variety of flu viruses. The “flu” is a common catch-all term used for a variety of illnesses, but it correctly applies only to the upper respiratory disease caused by the influenza virus. Statistics about Flu are tracked on a weekly basis.